The Purchasing Practices in Manufacturing initiative by the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), supported by the Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS), aimed to explore how the principles outlined in the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices (CFRPP) for apparel and textiles (A&T) could be applied across a range of manufacturing sectors.
When an audit uncovered non-compliance concerning workers' wages, SmallWorld realised that more consistent and meaningful engagement with suppliers was necessary. How Stone company Hardscape used insights from ETI’s tools to assess and improve its procurement practices, embedding responsible purchasing practices into its operations.
An overview of ETI's initiative which assessed the extent to which the five overarching principles of the Common Framework for the garment and footwear sector could be effectively applied across other manufacturing sectors.
When an audit uncovered non-compliance concerning workers' wages, SmallWorld realised that more consistent and meaningful engagement with suppliers was necessary.
The framework is a reference point to support companies in manufacturing industries to engage with stakeholders and take practical action to improve their purchasing practices.
How Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs (premium womenswear brands, part of TFG London) improved their purchasing practices between 2022 and 2024, with support from ETI.
How Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs (premium womenswear brands, part of TFG London) improved their purchasing practices between 2022 and 2024, with support from ETI.
Overview of what is meant by ‘responsible purchasing practices’ for the food industry.
The framework is a reference point to support companies to engage with stakeholders and take practical action to improve their purchasing practices, creating an enabling environment for better labour standards in their supply chains.